The American Express Platinum Card has been the pinnacle of high-end lifestyle rewards, travel perks, and luxury. For 2025, the card was elevated in a series of exciting new features, offering members more to love about their spending and travel experiences. While the annual fee increased from $695 to $895, the added benefits and expanded credits are well worth the premium and offer up to $3,500 in potential value when used each year.

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This piece cracks open the new Amex Platinum Card perks, from travel and hotel credit to Uber, restaurant, and entertainment rewards, to help cardholders maximize each perk.

More Travel Benefits

$600 Hotel Credit On Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Hotel Collection

The Platinum Card hotel credit has been greatly improved. Previously restricted to $200 annually, the new credit is up to $600 annually for prepaid stays at over 3,000 top hotels worldwide. Card members receive up to $300 statement credits twice a year when booking with American Express Travel. Fine Hotels + Resorts® benefits include:

Daily breakfast for two

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• Guaranteed 4 PM late check-out
• Room upgrades when they're available
• $100 property credit on qualifying charges
• Noon check-in when they're available

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These upgrades make luxury travel stays a more enjoyable and convenient experience.

$120 Uber One Credit

In addition to existing Uber Cash benefits, the Amex Platinum Card now includes an Uber One statement credit of up to $120 a year. This auto-renewing membership covers premium ride options and Uber Eats benefits, including:

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• 6% reward in Uber One credits on eligible rides
• Up to 10% savings on eligible Uber Eats orders
• Unlimited free $0 delivery fees on eligible orders

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The $200 annual Uber Cash, plus Platinum Card members can optimize Uber and Uber Eats rewards throughout the year.

Leaders Club Sterling Status

Platinum Card members now have the option to enroll in complimentary Leaders Club Sterling Status with The Leading Hotels of the World®. Perks include a 5% bonus on eligible stays and up to 5 pre-arrival room upgrades annually, subject to availability, elevating the luxury travel experience further.

Lifestyle and Dining Upgrades

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$400 Resy Credit at 10,000+ U.S. Restaurants

Dining out is even more rewarding with the Platinum Card's new $400 Resy Credit. Card members can earn a maximum of $100 in quarterly statement credits on eligible dining purchases at over 10,000 restaurants globally participating in the program, making it easy to enjoy great restaurant meals across the country.

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$300 Digital Entertainment Credit

Entertainment rewards have increased as well. The Digital Entertainment Credit now offers up to $300 in statement credits on popular streaming platforms such as Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, Paramount+, YouTube Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal every year. The credit is provided monthly and can reward up to $25 per month on qualified purchases.

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$300 lululemon Credit

Cardmembers can treat themselves to a seasonal wardrobe refresh with up to $300 in annual statement credits on purchases made at U.S. lululemon stores or online. Cardmembers get $75 each quarter, which allows them to refresh performance apparel throughout the year.

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$200 Oura Ring Credit

Wellness and health enthusiasts have an extra benefit with a $200 statement credit toward eligible purchases of an Oura Ring, a wearable that offers information about sleep, activity, and overall health.

Airport and Travel Benefits - Premium

Global Lounge Access

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The Amex Platinum Card is still the best in airport lounge access. The Global Lounge Collection® offers membership to more than 1,550 airport lounges around the globe, including:

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• 30 Centurion Lounges
• 10 Delta Sky Club visits when traveling on qualifying Delta flights
• Priority Pass Select membership
• Select partner lounges

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This offers an efficient and VIP travel experience for cardmembers at airports globally.

Airline Fee Credit

Platinum Card members receive up to $200 per year in statement credits toward incidental airline fees, such as checked bags and seat upgrades, paid on the card. This further offsets travel expenses, especially for frequent flyers.

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CLEAR® Plus Membership Credit

It is made more convenient to use expedited airport security with a CLEAR® Plus membership credit of up to $209 a year. Cardmembers can get to their gates faster with biometric verification at over 50 airports nationwide.

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Walmart+ Credit

The card also provides up to $155 in a year of Walmart+ statement credits ($12.95 a month) for cardmembers who sign up and shop with their Platinum Card. This saves money on subscription items and provides value on everyday purchases.

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Saks Fifth Avenue Credit

Get up to $100 a year in statement credits on purchases made at Saks Fifth Avenue or saks.com, divided into $50 credits every half-year. Enrollment is required.

Membership Rewards Points and Booking Benefits

Platinum Cardmembers still earn 5x Membership Rewards points on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com (up to $500,000 per calendar year), and on prepaid hotels booked on AmexTravel.com. Points can be used for travel, hotel stays, or other experiences, allowing cardmembers to maximize rewards.

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Welcome Offer

New card holders are able to receive up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points depending on offer, possibly redeemable for a great deal of travel or statement credits, adding value on top of the card's already-premium value.

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Final Thoughts

The 2025 Amex Platinum Card upgrades make it a premier premium travel and lifestyle credit card. With more travel and hotel credits to lifestyle, dining, and entertainment perks, card members have more than ever before to get tangible value from being a Platinum member.

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While the annual increase in fee to $895 is glaring, the tie-ins of statement credits, elite status benefits, and plenty of lounge access ensure that the heavy-flying traveller as well as the luxury lifestyle enthusiast gets a great bang for their money. For the worldwide traveller who travels a lot, eats out often, and indulges in high-end experiences, Amex Platinum Card still provides unmatched rewards and convenience.

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